Augusta Dog Training and Daycare

01/27/2025

EYE CLINIC
March 8, 2025

Purebred enthusiasts, please share this post.

Lake Country Retriever Club
is hosting a CERF eye clinic on March 8, 2025 at Augusta in Long Lake

Dr Melissa Lively will be performing the exams.

Cost is $40.00 check or cash.

Exams start at 9:00am and will continue until 2:00pm.

Please contact Blane Wirth at [email protected] to schedule an appointment time.

Please bring your dogs AKC registration certificate or information to complete exam forms.

Augusta Dog Training
2250 Daniels Street
Long Lake, Mn 55356

01/24/2025

Promising work for early detection of lymphoma, now we need a cure.

From Online: IDEXX Announces Groundbreaking Cancer Dx Panel with Affordable Early Detection Test for Canine Lymphoma

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDXX), a global leader in pet healthcare innovation, today announced the launch of IDEXX Cancer Dx™, a first-of-its-kind diagnostic panel with early detection of lymphoma in dogs, especially the 20 million dogs at higher risk* for cancer in North America.1 IDEXX Cancer Dx is an affordable and accessible blood test that can be added to panels for sick pets and integrated into annual wellness screenings for as low as $15, providing veterinarians in the U.S. with actionable results within 2–3 days.†

Cancer remains a leading cause of death in canines, with 1 in 4 dogs in the U.S. expected to be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime.2 Lymphoma, one of the most common cancers in dogs, accounts for nearly a quarter of new cancer diagnoses.3 Treatment for canine lymphoma may help extend the lifespan and improve the quality of life for affected dogs, highlighting the critical need for early detection and intervention to improve outcomes. A recent survey indicates that 73% of pet owners are interested in having a cancer screening test for their pet,4signaling a strong demand for proactive, wellness-driven care. Early data shows IDEXX Cancer Dx testing can detect lymphoma before clinical signs are present, 5 supporting its utility in routine preventive care for at-risk dogs.

Read the entire article here: http://caninechronicle.com/?p=317170

01/12/2025

We are known for love of dogs at Augusta, but many of us share our homes with cats as well. It’s a good article worth reading.

When I dealt with feline aggression, most of it stems from either an illness or a highly stressful relationship with another individual in the family.

Have a cat that fights with other cats or bites you for what seems to be no reason? Find out what these behaviors mean and how you can help.

01/11/2025

Pearls of wisdom.

01/10/2025

The ablity to tolerate cold varies from breed to breed. However, an extreme temperatures all dogs are vulnerable.

01/04/2025

Brrrr…. It’s cold outside

12/31/2024

Augusta wishes everyone a safe and happy New Year.

12/24/2024

Please help. Hit by car.

This female husky was picked up by the Burnsville Police Department and delivered to Burnsville Animal Control this morning at 7:30.

She is currently receiving emergency veterinary care.

If you recognize her, please reach out to us. We need to get her reunited with her family.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BDgvy1Zjs/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Is this your dog?

Burnsville PD picked him up at 7:26 this morning.
She was picked up neat Oakland dr.

952-894-3647

12/21/2024

Plato (c. 427–347 BC) draws a profound analogy between dogs and the ideal guardians of society in The Republic (Book II). Through the voice of Socrates, he highlights the dog's unique ability to distinguish between friend and foe, not by appearance, but by knowledge. Socrates observes, “A dog, so long as it knows a person, is friendly and gentle, but when it does not know them, it growls and is hostile. Can you find a creature more fond of learning than the dog, which distinguishes the familiar from the unfamiliar by knowledge and ignorance?”

This comparison goes beyond mere observation. Plato suggests that dogs embody a kind of philosophical nature — they love what is known and remain cautious of the unknown. This mirrors the qualities he believes a guardian of society should possess: wisdom, discernment, and loyalty. While many focus on Plato’s teachings about justice and governance, this subtle reflection on dogs has endured as one of the most relatable metaphors in philosophy.

Dogs, even in ancient times, were seen as more than animals. They were thinkers in their own right — cautious, thoughtful, and always learning. Perhaps it’s no surprise that, thousands of years later, we still see dogs as protectors, companions, and loyal guardians of the home and heart.

12/09/2024

11/25/2024

Good Advice

11/23/2024

I have the greatest job ever!!!!

On Thursday I, Nova, an 8 month, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, and her Mom met for a lesson at Home Depot.

Our goal was socialization and generalizing newly learned obedience skills to an unfamiliar location.

Nova and her Mom did great for their first field trip! Her heeling was very, very nice along with her sit to greet and recall.

We are looking forward to Nova joining us for Board and Train in February 2025.

11/13/2024

Augusta Dog Training offers training, boarding, large/small dog daycare, and grooming at several convenient locations around the Twin Cities. Join us!

11/11/2024

Traveling for the holidays or simply have a house full of guests? Call us to book your reservation for your furry friend!🐾
952-894-5100

11/11/2024

Honoring our the brave men and women who have served our Country.

On this Veterans Day 2024 we thank you for your service and sacrifice.

11/10/2024

Good advice

11/04/2024

Our Utility efforts didn’t quite go as expected but Fin had a good showing on Saturday in Open B earning a second place with a respectable score of 198.

Thank you to the judges, members and volunteers that made the Bloomington Obedience Trial a success.

11/02/2024

Separation anxiety is frequently misdiagnosed and can be a behavioral problem to fix.

Prevention is the key.

Kathryn Newman from Augusta Dog Training joined KARE 11 Saturday to offer some advice.